News Alert: Biden wasn’t aware for days that Defense Secretary Austin was hospitalized

Biden wasn't aware for days that Defense Secretary Austin was hospitalized

News Alert: Biden wasn't aware for days that Defense Secretary Austin was hospitalized President Joe Biden was not aware for days that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. National security adviser Jake Sullivan ultimately informed Biden late Thursday afternoon, soon after Sullivan himself learned that Austin had been hospitalized, that source said. Austin was admitted to the hospital on New Year's Day due to complications from an elective surgery. Read More CNN BREAKING NEWS You are receiving this newsletter because you've signed up to receive CNN Breaking News alerts.   No longer want to receive this newsletter? Unsubscribe. Interested in more? See all of our newsletters.   Create CNN Account | Listen to CNN Audio | Download the CNN App    ® © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303